Electrical engineer engineer

Hiring: Electrical Engineer (LV Systems) Location: London Duration: 12-Month Contract Role Overview This role provides efficient and effective control of work services across projects, operational activities, and small works within the BP portfolio. The position is primarily site-based, with potential support across additional sites in London based on operational needs. You will play a key role in coordinating, planning, and monitoring subcontractor activities, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion of all work while adhering to client requirements. This is a high-level electrical bias technician role focused on maintaining LV systems within a critical environment, with training provided on site-specific systems. Key Responsibilities Coordinate, plan, and monitor subcontractor works, ensuring compliance with Control of Work procedures Ensure safe execution, quality delivery, and timely completion of all assigned work Supervise contractors, including out-of-hours activities where required Perform maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on LV and ELV systems Isolate plant systems and manage system operations, including pumps and controls Monitor and diagnose power quality issues (e.g., harmonic distortion) Install and maintain plant, equipment, and system upgrades Manage spare parts and define timescales for remedial work Respond to breakdowns within SLA timelines and complete maintenance independently Conduct site surveys and prepare work requests, risk assessments, and method statements Complete PPM and reactive maintenance within SLAs Maintain engineering documentation to industry standards Liaise with client representatives regarding maintenance and repairs Supervise and manage contractor performance for maintenance and remedial works Issue and manage permits-to-work and isolation procedures Monitor environmental and equipment conditions Prepare incident reports including root cause analysis within 24 hours Support emergency response and business continuity planning Ensure compliance with health & safety and permit-to-work systems Maintain L8 compliance and water treatment systems Provide fault finding on motors, VFDs, soft starters, and control systems Work with BMS systems for operation and fault diagnosis Maintain HVAC systems including VAV, FCU, chilled water systems, and chilled beams Support modular UPS systems, power distribution, and switching programs Maintain DALI lighting systems including updates and addressing Communicate issues with stakeholders and advise on system improvements Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice initiatives Willingness to work beyond contracted hours when required Key Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of building services (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC) Experience working with LV systems and electrical switching Good understanding of facilities management and HVAC systems Proven HSE knowledge with ability to implement policies and legislation Experience in contractor management and supervision Strong IT skills (MS Office, digital systems, permit tools) Ability to read technical drawings and troubleshoot systems Experience with BMS controls and HVAC systems Knowledge of pumps, PRVs, tanks, and associated systems Experience with PLC wiring, inverters, and ELV systems Understanding of electrical wiring regulations Experience working with UPS, standby power, and critical cooling systems Knowledge of life safety systems (fire alarms, suppression, sprinklers) Familiarity with utilities monitoring and environmental programs Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability Experience working in critical environments (data centers, trading floors, etc.) Ability to manage permits, isolations, and compliance processes Knowledge of emergency response procedures Qualifications Recognized electrical apprenticeship (essential) City & Guilds or equivalent electrical/engineering qualification Minimum Level 2 qualification (Level 3 preferred for isolations) Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a critical environment BMS and HVAC experience required SMSTS / IOSH / NEBOSH (desirable) Ideally current or previous Authorized Person (AP15/12 or similar) Water hygiene (L8) knowledge preferred…